DGIST Teaching Track Faculty (Non-Tenure) Position for Non-Korean Nationals
DGIST, with the world-class research environment and highly talented students, is seeking exceptional faculty members to join our mission. Committed to becoming a 'Top-Class University that Changes the World,' we are honored to invite you to be a part of this mission.
1. Hiring Department (School of Undergraduate Studies) and Academic Fields
1) Physics : All Fields in Physics
- Qualifications
‧ Ph.D. in Physics required (open to all fields in Physics)
‧ Non-Korean nationals only
‧ Native or near-native proficiency in English required
‧ At least two years of college-level teaching experience required
- Main Duties and Responsibilities
‧ Teach undergraduate courses totaling 12 credit hours per semester, including 3 courses in General Physics
‧ Develop Physics courses
‧ Innovate and improve teaching methodologies
‧ Contribute to departmental, university, and community service
2) Chemistry : All Fields in Chemistry
- Qualifications
‧ Ph.D. in Chemistry required (open to all fields in Chemistry)
‧ Non-Korean nationals only
‧ Native or near-native proficiency in English required
‧ College-level teaching experience preferred
- Main Duties and Responsibilities
‧ Teach undergraduate courses totaling 12 credit hours per semester, including General Chemistry and General Chemistry Laboratory
‧ Develop Chemistry courses
‧ Innovate and improve teaching methodologies
‧ Contribute to departmental, university, and community service
3) Mathematics : All Fields in Mathematics
- Qualifications
‧ Ph.D in Mathematics required (open to all fields in Mathematics)
‧ Non-Korean nationals only
‧ Native or near-native English proficiency required
‧ College-level teaching experience preferred (particularly in Probability and Statistics)
- Main Duties and Responsibilities
‧ Teach undergraduate courses totaling 12 credit hours per semester
‧ Develop Mathematics courses
‧ Innovate and improve teaching methodologies
‧ Contribute to departmental, university, and community service
2. Position and Main Duties
1) Position
ㆍFull-time Teaching Track Faculty (Non-Tenure)
- Rank: Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor
(※The final rank will be determined based on the candidate's experience.)
2) Main Duties
ㆍTeach 12 credit hours per semester (including laboratory courses) and develop courses
3. Qualification
⦁ Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in a closely related discipline at the time of the appointment.
⦁ Proficiency in English is required, as all lectures at DGIST are conducted in English.
⦁ Only non-Korean nationals are eligible to apply.
⦁ Female scientists are strongly encouraged to apply.
4. Application Instructions & Required Documents
⦁ Application Period : October 14, 2025 (Tue.) ~ October 31, 2025 (Fri.) 17:00(KST)
⦁ Application Website: https://dgist.fairy.im
⦁ Anticipated Starting Date: December 31, 2025.
(※ Appointment date can be adjusted in consultation with department)
⦁ Required Documents:
1) Curriculum Vitae
2) Teaching Plan
3) Personal Statement
4) A minimum of one and up to five representative achievements (selected from Journal Publications, Books, Patents, or Research Support), with mandatory submission of supporting documents
5) Contact Information for Reference Letters (three or more): The information should include the institution, department, position, email address, phone number, and the relationship with the applicant.
*Note: Reference letters are required only for the candidates who pass the application screening stage. These letters should be sent directly to the corresponding department prior to the interview.
5. Process
Document Screening(Nov., 2025) -> Department Interview(Dec., 2025) -> Final Interview(Dec., 2025) ->Faculty Personnel Committee(Dec., 2025)
※ Above Schedule is variable depending on DGIST internal situation
※ Results of each step will be individually notified via email
6. Benefits & Support (Start-up Package)
⦁Salary : Equivalent to Tenure Track Faculty base salary
⦁Faculty Residence : 76 to 132 m² units (130 units in total)
Support for on-campus housing deposit and monthly rent provided for up to six years
⦁Individual Research Office
⦁Relocation Expenses Support
⦁Teaching Activity Support Allowance
7. Promoting Gender Equality and Work-life Balance
DGIST is dedicated to creating an inclusive and equitable environment. We actively promote gender equality and implement work-life balance initiatives to support faculty members in achieving both professional excellence and personal fulfillment.
1) During Pregnancy
- Reduction of working hours (considered paid working time)
- Regular leave for medical checkup
- Leave for fertility treatments
2) Post Pregnancy
- Monetary gift for childbirth
- Maternity leave
- Leave for miscarriage and Stillbirth
3) During Parenting
- Reduction of working hours during the childcare period
- Childcare leave (including paternity leave)
- On-campus and off campus daycare centers
4) Housing Support
- On-campus faculty apartment provided
8. Matters of Consideration
⦁ If no suitable candidates are found, the number of hires may be reduced, or no selections may be made.
⦁ Appointment may be postponed due to internal circumstances of DGIST.
⦁ The final appointment decision will be notified individually. After the initial contract period, reappointment and promotion evaluations will be conducted, allowing continuous employment in increments of up to three years until the mandatory retirement age (Non-tenure Track).
⦁ The appointment shall be canceled under the following circumstances:
- If false entries or modifications are found in the application form.
- If the candidate fails to obtain a doctoral degree at the time of appointment.
⦁ The appointment and acceptance will also be canceled if the candidate, or someone closely related to the candidate, engages in any form of misconduct, such as making improper requests, exerting pressure, or offering financial benefits in relation to the hiring process, resulting in their unfair selection.
⦁ Appointment will be restricted if the candidate is subject to disqualifications, set out in the State Public Officials Act, (Article 33) or the DGIST Regulation on Faculty Personnel Management, (Article 12).
⦁ Matters not specified in this announcement will be governed by DGIST Faculty Personnel Management regulations and related policies.
⦁ For inquiries, please contact the Academic Affairs Team at DGIST:
- Email: faculty@dgist.ac.kr
- Website: https://dgist.fairy.im
